Spanning The State

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Today on Spanning the State: Stanley - Prisoners are making baby beds. Madison - College students launch their own conservative paper. Altoona - 2,551 pound pumpkin wins at annual competition.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Owner of the Haunted Historical Walking Tour Company, Gothic Milwaukee and spooky book Author, Anna Lourdinois stops by to share some spooky stories she has uncovered throughout the state of Wisconsin. She talks about haunted cemeteries, creepy statues, ghost encounters, and her upcoming event.

Journal Sentinel reporter Cleo Kerjci, joins the show to share information on how our elder population in nursing homes submit their vote during an election. She shares how they get assistance, what the process is like, and how they have evolved since the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Kristin and Brian kick off the week uncovering the long awaiting answer to what surprise Brian's daughter had in store for him in Pennsylvania. Later they compare the outlandish political ads plaguing swing states and if Pennsylvania's are better or worse than Wisconsin's before they share all that you need to know about early voting. Then they speak to Dr. Charles Raison on the benefits Wisconsin...

Today on Spinning the State: Westfield - Entire town's election workers resign. Minocqua - Brewery owner arrested on criminal defamation charges. Bayfield - Residents push back against making Apostle Islands a national park.

Alan Borsuk, Senior fellow in law and public policy at Marquette Law School returns to Spanning the State, this time he is back to talk about recent Marquette polling regarding public opinion around public schools. In leu of all the drama circling Milwaukee Public schools, local families may be changing their tune on how they feel about the public education. Borsuk explains how property taxes and...

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey is joined by guest co-host Steve Scaffidi, host of the Political Power Hour on WTMJ. They start the show speaking to Law Attorney Matt O'Neill about election lawsuits now that we are less than 20 days away from election day and already have 100 suits and there are more to come. He explains why and what we should expect. They then speak to Richard Ryman, Rep...

Today on Spinning the State: Lake Geneva - No Ice Castles This Year. Chippewa Falls - Love lights renamed in Chippewa Falls.

It’s getting a bit wonky in Green Bay. On Wednesday this week, The Green Bay Packers accused Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich of refusing to negotiate on a lease extension for Lambeau Field. Then yesterday, it was announced that Packers are suing the city of Green Bay to halt move of Heritage Trail Plaza from current location. To make sense of this Richard Ryman of the Green Bay Press Gazette joins Kr...

Law Attorney with Fox, O’Neill & Shannon, Matt O’Neill joins Kristin and Steve to discuss election lawsuits. As of now there have been 100 of lawsuits filed leading up to November 5th, and we should expect more. O’Neill explains, why we as citizens probably won’t know the election results on the night of the election, why are we seeing so many lawsuits, and what we should expect after the election...

Barbara F. Walter Professor of International Affairs at UC San Diego and Author of “How Civil Wars Start and How to Stop Them” joins Spanning the State to talk about an event tonight where she will elaborate discussion on civil wars. Walter explains how her book is now picking up steam as the thought of another American Civil War has cross minds across the nation. She explains a new model made wit...

Today Kristin and Brian celebrate 101.7 the Truth day with Carrie Noni Juice and Ben Jammin' of Jammin' with Juice. Kristin shares her experience getting dental work done and reminisce on the time when people didn't use numbing solutions for dental procedures. Later they speak to Kathleen Maguire about her training to become a poll worker. Then they spin the state and pitch their own "Pitch a co-h...

Today on Spinning the State: Mondovi - Poultry farms turn to Facebook after processor abandons thousands of chickens. Green Bay - Green Bay Counselor named School Counselor of the Year. Milwaukee - Pitch A Friend at Uncle Bucks!

Carrie Noni Juice and Ben Jammin' from Jammin' with Juice o f 101.7 The Truth, WTMJ's sister station join the show to celebrate Truth Day. They talk about the success of their show since they launched this summer, how the station is celebrating Truth Day, and upcoming radio events they will be participating in!

The homeless population is growing across the state of Wisconsin. Now closures of several park and rides along I-43 and I-94 are impacting not only commuters but also the homeless communities that have set up camp. Jim Mathy, Housing Division Administrator for Milwaukee County and Eric Collins-Dyke, the assistant administrator of supportive housing and homeless services for Milwaukee County explai...

Poll worker Kathleen Maguire joins Kristin and Brian to discuss the process and newfound faith in our election system. Maguire explains why she decided to become a poll worker this year, what the training is like, and why she appreciates this job.

Today Kristin and Brian discuss the heat as we are now entering winter temperatures, they ask our listeners whether they have turned their heat on and what temp it is at. They then speak to Miranda Sprindt and Will Flanders, of Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty to discuss how they are curbing loneliness and bringing community back with several suggestions. Then they spin the state and chat abo...

Today on Spinning the State: Oconto - Sand Hill Cranes staging in Oconto. Oshkosh - Program Helps families shop for “free” fresh food. Wausau - Wausau curling club to host national championships.

Loneliness, violence, and worsening mental health are some of the major issues plaguing our society. This is highlighted in the Fraying Connections: Exploring Social Capital and Its Societal Implications a report release by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. They have now released their newest and final report titled "From Isolation to Connection” which features suggestion on how policies...

Associate Professor, and Sociology & Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice Program Coordinator at UW-Lacrosse, Linda Krause joins the show to talk about a new program for students. The new program is a re-entry simulation where students can experience what it’s like for incarcerated individuals re-joining society again. Kruse shares how this is helping her criminal justice students understand how...

Today on Spanning the State Kristin and Brian have Journal Sentinel Reporter, Rico Torres back on the show to explain how political parties are connecting with the Latino communities to get them to vote this November. Then they speak to Linda Hansen from Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition to talk about her unique diagnosis and how to help other women find access to screening. Later they spin the st...

Today on Spinning the State: Milwaukee - MPS misses financial deadline. DeForest - Why the election matters for the new Buc-ees. Superior - Gas plant withdraws permit request.